Brain Gym- In CASTLES we do Brain Gym everyday!

Brain Gym is a series of movements that have been discovered to either stimulate, release or relax students in particular areas of learning.

To work on reading skills try:
Brain buttons
Cross crawl
Lazy 8's
Neck rolls
The energy yawn
The rocker
Belly breathing
The calf pum
The footflex
The grounder

For thinking skills try:
Earth buttons
Space buttons
Balance buttons

For spelling try:
The thinking cap
The owl
The elephant

For math try:

The owl
The elephant
The calf pump
Neck Rolls
The Gravity Glider

For writing try:
Double Doodle
Arm Activator
Lazy 8s
The Energy Yawn
The Footflex
The calf pum

For self awareness:
The thinking cap
Cross Crowl
The elephant
Hook-ups
Positive points
Hook ups
Balance Buttons